ADVISOR PARTNERS advises MANTRA in connection with its sale to CYBER GURU
03/2025

Founded in 2020, MANTRA is a French startup that offers an all-in-one platform focused on cybersecurity training and awareness, particularly in phishing simulations. The company stands out for its innovative approach to cybersecurity education, utilizing artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced automation to deliver interactive solutions and real-time protection against digital threats. With its cutting- edge technology, MANTRA has established itself as a leading player in France for safeguarding employees against cyber threats in an ever-evolving market.

Advised by ADVISO PARTNERS, this partnership with CYBER GURU presents a strategic opportunity for MANTRA. By teaming up with a leading European company, MANTRA will gain access to valuable resources and expertise that will help accelerate its growth and enhance its technological offerings. With CYBER GURU's headquarters in Italy, this collaboration also opens up new avenues for development, particularly through the broader deployment of its solutions in international markets.

As part of this initiative, CYBER GURU will incorporate MANTRA's advanced solutions, including its interactive training and real-time defense technology, which have been increasingly adopted. The collaboration between the two companies' technology platforms will enable them to merge their advanced machine learning engines and leverage a vast amount of data, exceeding 340 billion data points. This synergy will enhance machine learning models and provide even more personalized and effective cybersecurity training experiences for a combined customer base of over 1,000 companies and more than 1.5 million active users.

As part of this initiative, the co-founders of MANTRA are joining the management team at CYBER GURU.

• Gaspard Droz, CEO of MANTRA, has been appointed General Director for France and will lead the company's growth in the French market.
• Guillaume Charhon, the CTO of MANTRA, has taken on the role of Chief Architect for the Group, where he will oversee the technological advancement of cybersecurity training solutions.

Gaspard DROZ, CEO of MANTRA
"This partnership with CYBER GURU presents a unique opportunity to enhance our mission of protecting organizations against cyber threats. By joining forces and leveraging our technologies, we can provide even more effective solutions tailored to the current challenges in cybersecurity."

Gianni BARONI, CEO of CYBER GURU
"The integration of MANTRA marks a significant step forward in our growth and strengthens our presence in France and across Europe. We share a common vision: to make cybersecurity awareness a crucial strategic asset for all businesses."